Editing Park Hills, Missouri

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'''Park Hills''' is a city in [[St. Francois County, Missouri|St. Francois County]], [[Missouri]], United States. The population was 8,587 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].

==History==
The city was formed in an unusual four-way merger that took place in January 1994, in which the cities of '''Flat River''', '''Elvins''', '''Esther''' and the village of '''Rivermines''' joined to form the new city of Park Hills.  The formerly incorporated village of '''Fairview Acres''' had previously merged with Flat River on November 8, 1983. The name of the new city was selected by entries submitted to a committee made up of citizens of the four cities. The name Park Hills was submitted by Mildred Lee, a lifelong resident and a former teacher of Flat River. The inspiration came from its hilly terrain in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains and the many parks that surround the area. Park Hills is located 7 miles northwest of [[Farmington, Missouri]] and approximately 65 miles south of [[St. Louis, Missouri|St. Louis]]. It is adjacent to [[St. Joe State Park]], and nearby the [[List of Missouri state parks|state parks]] of [[St. Francois State Park|St. Francois]], [[Hawn State Park|Hawn]], [[Elephant Rocks State Park|Elephant Rocks]], [[Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park|Johnson's Shut-Ins]], [[Taum Sauk Mountain State Park|Taum Sauk Mountain]], and [[Washington State Park|Washington]].

Park Hills is home to [[Mineral Area College]], formerly known as Flat River Junior College. The town is located in the [[Southeast Missouri Lead District|Old Lead Belt]], formerly a large [[lead]] mining district.

The [[Eugene Field School (Park Hills, Missouri)|Eugene Field School]] was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2005.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>

==Geography==
Park Hills is located at {{coord|37|50|40|N|90|30|40|W|type:city}} (37.844538, -90.511038).<ref name="GR1">{{Cite web |date=2011-02-12 |title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=2011-04-23 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|20.42|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|20.33|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.09|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{Cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=January 12, 2012 |access-date=2012-07-08 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|2000= 7861
|2010= 8759
|2020= 8587
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{Cite web |title=Census of Population and Housing|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|access-date=June 4, 2015|publisher=Census.gov}}</ref> 2020<ref name="2020 Census">{{cite web|title=2020 Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2956272|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov| access-date=2023-12-17 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> counted 8,587 people, 3,384 households, and 2,155 families in Park Hills. The population density was 422.2 per square mile (163.0/km{{sup|2}}). There were 3,943 housing units at an average density of 193.9 per square mile (74.9/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup was 90.53% (7,774) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]], 1.9% (163) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black or African-American]], 0.49% (42) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.27% (23) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.05% (4) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.4% (120) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 5.37% (461) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 1.5% (126) of the population.

Of the 3,384 households, 34.3% had children under the age of 18; 41.4% were married couples living together; 24.1% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 25.7% consisted of individuals and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0.

26.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 14.2% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 103.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.5 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov|access-date=2023-12-17|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> estimates show that the median household income was $38,065 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,153) and the median family income was $42,817 (+/- $4,987). Males had a median income of $32,167 (+/- $3,224) versus $21,697 (+/- $2,183) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,788 (+/- $4,293). Approximately, 23.0% of families and 24.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 30.1% of those under the age of 18 and 14.2% of those ages 65 or over.

===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 8,759 people, 3,551 households, and 2,154 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|430.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 3,943 housing units at an average density of {{convert|193.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 95.34% White, 1.96% Black or African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.13% [[Native Hawaiian]] or Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.27%.<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census website |url=https://www.census.gov |access-date=2012-07-08 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

Of the 3,551 households 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 31.1% of households were one person and 11% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age was 32.7 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 7,861 people, 3,181 households, and 2,070 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|392.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,520 housing units at an average density of {{convert|175.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 97.62% White, 0.32% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92%.<ref name="GR2" />

Of the 3,181 households 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 28.7% of households were one person and 12.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.99.

The age distribution was 26.6% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median household income was $25,277 and the median family income was $30,663. Males had a median income of $26,900 versus $17,613 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,048. About 17.6% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 28.8% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
Public education in Park Hills is administered by Central R-III School District.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Homepage |url=http://www.centralr3.org/rebel1/ |access-date=4 June 2019 |publisher=Central R-Iii School District}}</ref>

Park Hills has a lending library, the Park Hills Public Library.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Missouri Public Libraries |url=http://www.publiclibraries.com/missouri.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170610012728/http://www.publiclibraries.com/missouri.htm |archive-date=10 June 2017 |access-date=2 June 2019 |publisher=PublicLibraries.com}}</ref>

==Arts and culture==
Some of the many places that bring people to Park Hills Missouri include Columbia Park located in the center of the city and includes a walking track, playground, an 18-hole disc golf course, and the Park Hills public pool, [[Park Hills Sports Complex]] which is home to many softball games; opening in March and closing in November.

==Notable people==
* [[Darrell S. Cole]], [[Medal of Honor]] recipient and namesake of [[USS Cole (DDG-67)]]
* [[Ferlin Husky]], country music singer, member of the [[Country Music Hall of Fame]]
* [[Bill Upton]], [[Major League Baseball]] player
* [[Tom Upton]], [[Major League Baseball]] player

==References==
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==External links==
* Historic maps of Elvins and Park Hill in the [http://dl.mospace.umsystem.edu/mu/islandora/object/mu%3A138793 Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection] at the [[University of Missouri]]

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